beguilement

noun

1
as in allurement

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2
as in fascination

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguilement
  1. enticement
  2. fascination
  3. flattery
  4. captivation
  5. endearment
  6. enchantment
  7. adulation
  8. stimulation
Noun
  • Kelly's 2022 Chicago case also ended with a guilty verdict on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.
    — Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Definition of enticement
Noun
  • But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Hollywood’s fascination with YouTube creators is going to the next level.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Sanghee, who has a day job importing snacks and shoots short films in her spare time, spends two days with the family as old secrets, unsolicited advice and hollow flattery come to the surface.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • Rutte’s approach of using flattery to win over the president prompted some to question whether this had delivered any tangible benefits for the alliance.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of flattery
Noun
  • Ultimately, Fonda opened up to dating Turner, and their relationship became a point of captivation for the media, as the liberal Hollywood star and the conservative, audacious businessman appeared to be total opposites.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Definition of captivation
Noun
  • Turns out, this is a term of endearment, not an insult.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Erinn referenced the same term of endearment in her Instagram post, which featured 20 photos of the couple throughout their relationship.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Definition of endearment
Noun
  • In fact, its chief AI product sports a brand name that Eisman fondly recalls from his teenage sci-fi enchantment.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 June 2026
  • The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Definition of enchantment
Noun
  • The people standing included A-list Hollywood stars and world leaders, all giving the Prince and Princess of Wales a very public show of respect and adulation.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Fans showered Ovechkin with cheers and adulation, despite his refusal to acknowledge the surrounding uncertainty.
    — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of adulation
Noun
  • But over the past few decades, new technology has enabled more constant stimulation, and the new economics of sports management have encouraged it.
    — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • Those neural messages are then translated into electrical stimulation patterns given to the forearm muscles, which move as intended.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of stimulation
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